Rokas

Rokas is a masculine first name that is considered a Lithuanian variant of Rochus. This name has its roots in the Old High German Roho and means 'the shouting one,' 'the roaring one,' or 'the one who utters the battle cry.'

What does the name Rokas mean?

As a masculine first name, Rokas is a Lithuanian form of Rochus, which traces back to the Old High German name Roho. The translation is 'the shouting one,' 'the roaring one,' or 'the one who utters the battle cry.' The origins of the name are anchored in the Old High German word rohon, which means 'to roar,' 'to shout,' 'to roar in battle,' 'to utter the battle cry,' and 'the war cry.' The name is also known through the veneration of Saint Roch of Montpellier, who is regarded as the patron saint against the plague and for those afflicted by it. He lived in the 13th and 14th centuries and is counted among the fourteen Holy Helpers in some regions. Other variants include Roch, Roque, Roche, Rocco, Rocko, Roko, Roches (Rhenish), Roc, Rockus, Rokkus, Roke, Rock, Rocky, and Rocci.

How do you pronounce Rokas?

The pronunciation of Rokas is two syllables and powerful. It is rendered as 'Ro-kas' [ˈroːkas], with the name beginning with a long, rounded O sound that conveys openness. The hard K in the second syllable places a clear accent, and the final S gives the name a gentle sharpness. This makes Rokas sound concise, determined, and well-structured.

When is the name day of Rokas?

The name day of Rokas is celebrated on August 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Rokas is among the common masculine first names. The name currently ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 at rank 1,939. In the last ten years, Rokas has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,629th.